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dalyningkenk

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following reasons explains why abdominal thrusts are not recommended for infants younger than 1 year?
 
  a. Their unprotected abdomens and large livers
  b. Their abdominal breathing pattern
  c. Esophageal pressure less than in adults
  d. Vena cava obstructed by the abdominal thrust

Question 2

How do oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways help to restore airway patency?
 
  a. Isolating or protecting the lower airway from aspiration
  b. Displacing the soft palate and uvula pos-teriorly
  c. Lifting and displacing the epiglottis ante-riorly
  d. Separating the tongue from the posterior pharyngeal wall


Meganchabluk

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Abdominal thrusts are not recommended for infants younger than 1 year because of their rela-tively unprotected abdomens and large livers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Pharyngeal airways restore airway patency by separating the tongue from the posterior pharynge-al wall.


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